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Eight CISD elementary schools are 2024-2025 Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Student Leadership Award Recipients. Congratulations to: Canyon Ranch Elementary School Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Denton Creek Elementary School Lakeside Elementary School Mockingbird Elementary School Richard J. Lee Elementary School Valley Ranch Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School This esteemed state recognition celebrates exceptional student leadership groups that have shown remarkable dedication to their school communities through leadership and service. “Student-led initiatives not only enhance the educational experience but are crucial for fostering civic engagement among students,” TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart said. “We are proud to recognize these dynamic groups of young leaders who actively participate in their communities and make a positive difference throughout Texas.” Award recipients will be recognized during TEPSA’s Student Leadership Workshops in the fall.

🎉 Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 This year, National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated from April 7–11. CISD is proud to join school districts across the nation in honoring the hard work, dedication, and impact that assistant principals have on student success. We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding leadership and support our assistant principals provide to students, staff, and our entire learning community. Thank you for all you do to serve our learners! Special shoutout to the amazing assistant principals at CISD: 👩‍🏫 Coppell High School: Associate Principal Taylor Smith-Bothun, Justin Helpenstill, Jeremy Jordan, Colleen Lowry, Dan McCready, and Anna Wanderski 👨‍🏫 New Tech & Victory Place: Garrett Voelker 👩‍🏫 Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus: Nathan Harvey and Jessica Lynch 👨‍🏫 East: Rob Borenstein and Carrie Boyle 👩‍🏫 North: Linda Rothey and Stephen Frank 👨‍🏫 West: Matthew Telepak and Ayasha Greene 👩‍🏫 Austin: Brianna Sanford 👨‍🏫 Canyon Ranch: Kylie Godinez and Kat Yegge (who also serves Lee) 👩‍🏫 Cottonwood Creek & Pinkerton: Julie Springer 👨‍🏫 Denton Creek: Laura Melson 👩‍🏫 Lakeside: Allison Parsons 👨‍🏫 Lee: Angel Buchanan 👩‍🏫 Mockingbird: Dr. Julie Dawes 👨‍🏫 Town Center: Tiffany Lee 👩‍🏫 Valley Ranch: Sheryl Dennehy 👨‍🏫 Wilson: Leigh Ann Howard Thank you for all you do, and for making a difference every day! 🌟

CISD was recognized for its unwavering support of military service members at the March 31 Board Meeting, receiving several prestigious awards from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Retired Colonel James “JP” Hogan and retired Texas Army National Guard Major General and former State Representative Rick Noriega were on hand to present the awards, underscoring the significance of this honor. Lieutenant Colonel Esther Splawn, a Special Education teacher at Coppell High School and a dedicated member of the Marine Corps Reserves, along with her husband Eric Splawn, a retired veteran and a teacher at New Tech High @ Coppell, and Marine Corporal Reserve Sam Odorizzi, a former Cottonwood Creek student who now serves as a Structured Learning Aide at Cottonwood Creek Elementary, nominated CISD and several of its employees for ESGR Patriot Awards. Their nominations led to multiple recognitions, District-Wide Awards: Coppell ISD – Above and Beyond Award Coppell ISD (State of Texas Public Sector) – Pro Patria Award Also at the meeting it was announced that CISD is one of 30 businesses and organizations in the U.S. that are a finalist for the National Pro Patria Award to be announced later this year with the award to be presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Individual Employee Awards: Laura Springer, Principal at CHS Anna Wanderski, Assistant Principal at CHS Chris Gollner, Principal at CMS North Stephanie Fleischhauer, Intervention Services Specialist Zane Porter, Principal at New Tech High @ Coppell Garrett Voelker, Assistant Principal at New Tech High @ Coppell and Victory Place @ Coppell Kara Lindquist, CHS9 Special Education Teacher Amber Warrington, New Tech High @ Coppell Special Education Teacher Dr. Andra Penny, Principal at Cottonwood Creek Elementary Lieutenant Colonel Splawn expressed her gratitude, stating, “CISD is the most supportive civilian employer I have ever had in my nearly 15 years of serving as a reservist.”

Celebrating Gifted and Talented Specialists Week March 31-April 4 is Gifted and Talented (GT) Specialists Week, a time to recognize and appreciate the incredible educators who nurture and challenge our gifted learners across the district. These specialists dedicate their time and expertise to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in students, ensuring they reach their full potential. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following GT specialists for their unwavering commitment to excellence in education: Austin Elementary: Natalie Harvey Canyon Ranch Elementary: Melissa Harris Cottonwood Creek Elementary: Kim Cook Denton Creek Elementary: Joanna McDonald Lakeside Elementary: Melissa Warren Richard J. Lee Elementary: Ayesha Khan Mockingbird Elementary: Ann Carlsson Pinkerton Elementary: Marnie Ward Town Center Elementary: Heather Bass Valley Ranch Elementary: Gayla Cockrell Wilson Elementary: Carol Koslowski

Join our CCE Garden Club

Mark your calendar for picture retake day. Please email your teacher to let them know your learner needs to participate.

Come join us this Thursday starting at 5:45 pm in the Cottonwood Gym ! Cottonwood Cultural Night

Coppell ISD has produced a district record-breaking 51 National Merit Semifinalists for the 2024-2025 school year, with 50 hailing from Coppell High School and one from New Tech High @ Coppell. This incredible achievement places CHS as the high school with the second highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Texas. https://www.coppellisd.com/o/cisd/article/1758410 #MyHomeIsCISD

Reminder! Tonight: Please join the CCE staff on Thursday evening, Sept. 5, for our annual Curriculum Night! This will be a time to chat with the teachers and "experience" your child's classroom. Prior to Thursday, the classroom teachers will send more specific information about the year. Time increments are abbreviated to allow parents to visit multiple grade levels during the evenings.

Please join the CCE staff on Thursday evening, Sept. 5, for our annual Curriculum Night! This will be a time to chat with the teachers and "experience" your child's classroom. Prior to Thursday, the classroom teachers will send more specific information about the year. Time increments are abbreviated to allow parents to visit multiple grade levels during the evenings.

Curriculum Night is coming soon! Stay tuned for more information.

Reminder for K-5th grade families: Meet your child’s teacher TONIGHT (Monday, August 12) between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at your home campus. NOTE: Families will receive more details and their child’s teacher’s name by 1 p.m. #MyHomeIsCISD #CISDInternMade by Rhea Chowdhary

Save the Date! First Day of School is March 14th.

We cannot wait to see our incoming learners at Meet the Teacher on Monday the 12th!

This morning, Coppell ISD kicked off our New Hire Orientation with the 2024 New Hire Breakfast and Expo with the Coppell Chamber of Commerce. We are thrilled to welcome more than 100 new teachers and staff members home to CISD. A big thank you to the Coppell Chamber of Commerce and the City of Coppell for their incredible support in making this event a success. Our newest CISD employees enjoyed breakfast, door prizes, goody bags, and the chance to connect with local businesses that supported this incredible event. Together, we are building a stronger educational community who get to say My Home is CISD! 🏫❤️ #MyHomeIsCISD

Please join us for this exciting, fun night for our CCE families! ​

Please join us Thursday for Open House!

Student and Staff Holiday - Monday in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Congratulations to Leslie Helwig…CISD Super teacher. What a deserving honor and fabulous example of what is GREAT at CCE and in CISD!

Celebrating White Cane Day Oct. 15 — My name is Daniel Jimenez. I am a sophomore at Coppell High School, and I was born with albinism, a visual impairment. This Sunday, Oct. 15, we celebrate White Cane Day, a day to commemorate the independence of people with visual impairments. The white cane was a device made for blind people for mobility purposes, to help blind people with movement and environmental awareness. Over time, as more people started using the white cane, White Cane Day was established by Lyndon B. Johnson. So, this Sunday, I am taking the day to celebrate White Cane Day. Living with a visual impairment has been difficult, and I’ve had my trials and struggles over the years, but being here in Coppell ISD has helped me learn and experience how to thrive and achieve my goals even with a visual impairment. If you’re wondering how you can help create a safer space for visually impaired individuals, here is a good tip. If you see a person with a cane, especially on the sidewalk, giving them a little more space can make it easier for them to check their surroundings. #CISDStudentMade by Daniel Jimenez #CISDMissionPossible